As part of its expanding focus on innovation and industry engagement, Ideabaaz, in association with Delhi Tourism and Wizcraft, has launched an unique Media-Tech Pitch Fest at the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026, scheduled to be held from March 25-31, marking a significant step towards fostering innovation at the intersection of media, technology and entrepreneurship, while positioning the film fest as a platform that brings together cinema, storytelling, and future-facing ideas.

According to a press statement from Ideabaaz Tech Pvt. Ltd yesterday, the platform aims to discover and nurture breakthrough ideas across AI in entertainment, the creator economy, gaming and interactive media, film and production technology, fan engagement platforms, digital IP and immersive technologies, including XR and virtual production.

The initiative invites innovators, creators, startups and entrepreneurs from across India to present their ideas to a distinguished panel of industry experts, investors, and media leaders.

What’s at Stake? The winner will pitch on ‘Ideabaaz’ Season 2, gaining national visibility and access to investors. The top 3 finalists will be incubated and mentored by leading industry experts, helping them scale into viable businesses.

Kapil Mishra, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Government of Delhi, said in a statement: “The future of India’s growth lies in the convergence of creativity and technology. Through platforms like this Media-Tech Pitch Fest, we are encouraging innovators to build solutions that will shape the next era of storytelling and digital experiences. Delhi Tourism is committed to supporting such initiatives that position Delhi as a global destination for the creative and digital economy.”

Suneel Anchipaka, Managing Director and CEO, DTTDC, said: “Delhi is fast becoming the cultural and creative capital of India. Platforms like this Media-Tech Pitch Fest reinforce our vision of making Delhi a hub for innovation in the creative economy.”

Jeet Wagh, Founder, Ideabaaz, said: “Ideabaaz was created to give ideas a real stage and a real shot. With this pitch fest, we are extending that philosophy to the media-tech ecosystem. India has incredible creative and entrepreneurial energy, and we want to back ideas that can truly shape the future of storytelling, content, and technology.”

Sabbas Joseph, Co-founder, Wizcraft Group, added that his company has always believed in creating platforms that bring together creativity, innovation, and scale.

The pitch fest will be hosted on March 31 at Bharat Mandapam as part of IFFD 2026, bringing together the worlds of cinema, storytelling and cutting-edge innovation under one roof.

Backed by leading industry partners and focused on future-facing innovation, the pitch fest is positioned to become a key platform for India’s next generation of media-tech entrepreneurs.